Product Manager - DC Pensions

Albany Beck are hiring for a DC Pensions Product Manager, you will play a crucial role in analysing and enhancing Defined Contribution pension offerings across European markets. Engaged as a consultant through Albany Beck, you will work closely with an Investment Bank to assess industry trends, identify growth opportunities, and optimise pension-related product strategies. Your focus will include market research, competitive analysis, client engagement, and service enhancement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive market research on DC pension trends in the UK, Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
• Analyse growth trajectories of DC pension assets, identifying key shifts in investment vehicles and asset allocation strategies.
• Evaluate the number and size of DC pension schemes across target markets.
• Identify emerging trends and feature requests from DC pensions and translate findings into actionable recommendations for product enhancement
• Map the landscape of member administrators in each market, assessing the number of pensions serviced and their respective asset sizes.
• Conduct a competitive analysis of DC pension custodians and insurance providers in Europe.
• Assess the market share, service offerings, and client portfolios of competitors.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses in the services provided to DC pension clients.
• Perform a gap analysis of current DC pension services compared to market needs and competitor capabilities.
• Assess the scale of development needed to close service gaps and strengthen market positioning.
• Evaluate and enhance client experience, identifying priority areas for service improvement.
• Develop strategies to improve product capabilities and go-to-market initiatives.
• Engage with prospective and existing clients as the local expert in DC pensions.
• Drive initiatives to increase client engagement and satisfaction through improved service delivery.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in Defined Contribution pensions, preferably in a product management or strategic role.
• Strong understanding of European pension markets, particularly in the UK, Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
• Experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, and gap assessments.
• Ability to translate market insights into actionable product development strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client engagement skills.
• Familiarity with custodial, administrative, and insurance service offerings within the DC pension space.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.